Fuel pump

[Burlswift]

Hello!
This is Burlswifts girlfriend. Does anyone know how easy it is to change a fuel pump on a Chevy S10 (2000)? I can't even find it.

[movin2stereo]

It's in the fuel tank.I did mine awhile back and it's not that hard.I started by taking the bed off and access to the fuel pump is right there.

[Burlswift]

This is the real Burlswift, had the woman post for me while I was out trouble shooting.

I'm pretty sure my problem is the fuel pump, we were driving down the road, nothing crazy, just cruising at about 35-40 and the pickup just died. I pushed it home and havn't been able to get it started again. Its turning over just fine, just wont fire. I can't smell any gas even after trying to flood the sucker so I'm pretty sure its my pump, but I just wanted varification.

Is it easier to take the bed off to do it or easier to drop the tank?

Also, could it be that I have bad sensors instead? I don't know if there is a sensor outside of the pump that could have quit working or not. I don't have a Hanes or a Chilton.

Thanks for the help.

[movin2stereo]

I prefer the taking off of the bed.It gives access to the top of the tank,wires,lines.Alot better than dropping the tank and fighting with the tank itself along with the lines,wires.That's my opinion.

[dugie6551]

If you are doing it alone ... dropping the tank is easier than removing the bed. Undo the rear strap and remove the bolts from the front support member. The bolts can be accessed from the outside of the frame. Drop the tank with a floor jack and then you should be able to get at the top of the tank to remove the lines and electrical connections. It is tricky ... but do able !!!

If you have a hoist or cherry picker ... take the bed off. Undo the electrical harness behind the rear wheel and remove the bed bolts ... then lift it up ... slowly. Make sure to support the top of the bed across the rails so the bed rails don't bend into the middle.

[Burlswift]

One more question guys, do I need any special tools, like fuel line separators or anything like that?

My friend and I are going to attack this after work today and I want to be prepared.

Thanks.

[dugie6551]

No ... you do not need anything special!!!!!!!

Goodluck

[Burlswift]

Thanks. I'm heading out to Autozone to pick up the parts on my lunch break, that way I can dig right in after work.

[Wags391]

I would try replacing the Fuel Pump relay switch first!! I replaced the pump first then it was actually the relay. The relay is $9 and five minutes. The pump is around 50 and hours.

[movin2stereo]

Originally Posted by Wags391

I would try replacing the Fuel Pump relay switch first!! I replaced the pump first then it was actually the relay. The relay is $9 and five minutes. The pump is around 50 and hours.

Depending on what year S10 your talking about.The dealer wanted about $500.00 for the fuel pump for a 98.I got 1 off of ebay for $150.00 and it was a AC Delco.As for taking the bed off,I forgot to mention you might want to take your rear bumper off also.That is if it is a nice truck and you don't want to bang your bed off the bumper and dent it.Bumper comes off easy.Take the plate off,pry the black step pad up and off,now you can see the bumper bolts,take them off,look underneath and take those bumper bolts off,done.Watch your cab too,don't want dent it either..

[Burlswift]

Ok, switched out the fuel filter, fuel pump, and checked the fuse, still no go.

Where is the Fuel Pump Relay Switch on a 2000 2.2L S-10?

I've searched but so far I've heard tons of locations, anywhere from the glove box to the firewall to right above the brake booster. Can someone tell me the exact location of mine?

I really appreciate all the help you guys have given me.

[Burlswift]

Edit - Nevermind, I guess what I thought was the fuse actually turned out to be the relay switch. Its a cubed thingamajig, with 4 prongs. It happens to be the same one as what my horn uses, so I switched them just to check and my horn still worked, so I guess I can eliminate that.